How do you know whether you would be happier if you changed jobs or whether you are better off staying where you are? You need to ensure you are moving for the right reasons before you begin to search for an alternative role. Images: Thinkstock

1. How do you know whether you
would be happier if you changed
jobs or whether you are better off
staying where you are?
You need to ensure you are moving
for the right reasons before you
begin to search for an alternative
role. Here are a few factors to
consider.
SHOULD I STAY OR
SHOULD I GO?
How to know when it’s time
to leave your job.
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2. If you received criticism or a poor
performance review from your boss
and consequently decide to move
jobs, first try to remove the emotion
from the situation and consider
whether you are able to improve
your performance in your current
role.
When to consider moving:
If this is not possible and you do
decide to move, consider carefully
your next role and look for an
environment where you will be able
to thrive.
DOES YOUR
ENVIRONMENT ALLOW
YOU TO THRIVE?

3. You may not be averse to routine
but when that routine equates to
monotony, your enthusiasm for your
role is likely to wane. Discovering
opportunities to develop your skills
and expertise in your current role or
taking on more responsibility will
ensure that you are challenged
both personally and professionally.
When to consider moving:
Consider a career move if these
opportunities do not exist in your
current organisation.
DO YOU FEEL
CHALLENGED?

4. Even if you can’t see a long-term
career path in your current firm, you
could be gaining valuable
experience in the short-term that will
be a good stepping-stone to a more
senior role within another firm.
When to consider moving:
If you cannot see a clear career path
in your current firm and are no
longer gaining experience, consider
making a move upwards elsewhere.
CAN YOU SEE A CLEAR
CAREER PATH?

5. However hard you try, you cannot
get on with everyone. However, it’s
important to invest time in building
relationships with your team; you
may be surprised how quickly
productivity and efficiency
increases when everyone is pulling
together.
When to consider moving:
If the team dynamic isn’t working
out, staying in a role where there
are extreme conflicts can be
stressful. Don’t let things get bad
before you decide to make a move.
ARE YOU
EXPERIENCING
CONFLICT AT WORK?

6. Are you enjoying your role but think
you are underpaid? If so, research
the market to arm yourself with the
facts and speak to your boss. There
may be more money available and
your boss may not be aware of
current market pay scales. You
could also suggest to incorporate a
performance-related bonus scheme
instead of a basic pay rise.
When to consider moving:
If you know you are underpaid and
your current firm are unable to fairly
compensate your efforts, your job
search can begin.
ARE YOU UNDERPAID?

7. Should you stay or should
you go?
Well ultimately that’s your call. But
do everything possible to ensure you
wake-up tomorrow and think “I love
my job”!
If you are seeking out new
opportunities, you may find these
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8. ABOUT HAYS
Hays is a leading global
professional recruiting group, the
expert at recruiting qualified,
professional and skilled people
worldwide.
With over 8,748 staff operating from
244 offices in 33 countries across
20 specialisms, last year we placed
around 57,000 candidates into
permanent jobs, and around
212,000 people into temporary
assignments.
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